Despite speculation about the UFC moving away from the double-champ model, Dana White confirmed during a press conference that any decisions regarding fighters holding multiple titles will be handled individually. This approach allows fighters like Ilia Topuria to vacate titles if they feel they cannot adequately defend them. White is open to champions defending multiple belts, provided they prove themselves within their divisions, exemplified by fighters like Jon Jones and Weili Zhang, who have shown exceptional success.
"No, he did that. He said 'I've done everything I can do here, I'm ready to move up,' and he vacated. He said 'I shouldn't be holding up anybody's opportunities.' I respect when guys do that."
"Listen if there's a guy that thinks he can do it and wants to defend both belts and has accomplished all these great things, I would have no problem with it. But you're going to be busy."
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